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YC57 LKD

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,859 mi
Last recorded209,859 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 209,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear view mirrors perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2024 201,255 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 201,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 195,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 184,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 176,529 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 176,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 163,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,621 miles

exhaust front pipe fractured

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 148,658 miles

Aftermarket HID Lights Look To Be Fitted

Emissions To Clean Too Register

Front Exhaust Shield Loose

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Scrub Inner Edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,535 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 39,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YC57 LKD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC57 LKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC57 LKD registered?

YC57 LKD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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